Use of quantitative assessment scales in cervical spondylotic myelopathy – survey of clinician’s attitudes

摘要

Background. There is considerable uncertainty regarding the selection criteria of patients and timing of surgery for cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM). Attempts have been made to quantify CSM severity using various assessment scales to provide an adjunct to clinical decision-making. The aim of the present study was to determine, by means of a 7-item questionnaire the attitudes of clinicians regarding the importance of quantitative assessment scales in the management of CSM, their actual use in clinical practice and how current scales fall short of the ideal.